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BU05 BXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 119,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 119,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,352 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle painted black

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 107,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,145 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 100,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 69,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 165/60 14

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,569 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 165/60 14

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,507 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,713 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 27,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,167 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 15,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise wheel alignment check

brake fluid level low

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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BU05 BXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 BXB registered?

BU05 BXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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